Meet the Den
We are fortunate at OCTC to have several Success Coaches/Advisors helping our students
achieve their educational goals! The Pathfinder Den is located in the Lower Level
of the Campus Center. Not all Success Coaches are housed there, but it is a great
place to start!
Please, take a look at who's who in the Den!
Success Coaches & Advisors in the Pathfinder Den
Sharmy Davis is a graduate of the University of Maryland- Baltimore County, where
she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She earned a Master in Public Administration
from Eastern Kentucky University and a Master in Business Administration degree from
Midway University.
Davis is currently working on completing the doctoral program in Educational Leadership at the University of Kentucky. She began her career with OCTC in 2019 and previously worked for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Sharmy enjoys spending time with her friends and family in addition to her fur babies, three cats, Arwen, Tywen, and Leia, and Albus the dog.
Phone: 270-852-8159
Email: sharmy.davis@kctcs.edu
Andrew graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education in 2015 and from Madisonville Community College in 2011 with an Associate of Arts.
A native of Princeton, Kentucky, Andrew has been with OCTC since July 2023 and now lives in Owensboro. Before coming to OCTC, he worked as a tutoring coordinator and advisor at Madisonville Community College, and previously taught high school and substitute taught at several school districts in western Kentucky.
Andrew said, “I love being able to help students achieve their goals and be successful! Outside of work, I enjoy reading (especially history), watching movies and TV, and spending time with friends and family.”
Set up an appointment with me!
Phone: 270-852-8157
Email: Andrew.landreth@kctcs.edu
Office: ATC 216
Jenny graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
and Language Arts in Middle Grades Education in and from the University of the Cumberlands
with a Master of Arts in Education for a Literacy Specialist.
A Daviess County native, Jenny has been with OCTC since February 2025. Before coming to OCTC, she worked as a reading and writing teacher in both private and public K-12 schools.
Jenny said, “I love building relationships and helping people reach their goals and dreams. OCTC holds a special place in my heart because I began my collegiate experiences on this campus with continuous positive experiences on my journey! I am beyond excited to work at OCTC and help students reach their goals!”
She shared one of her favorite quotes, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” by Eleanor Roosevelt.
Office: Academic Building, ACA 110
Phone: 270-686-4681
Email: jenny.snyder@kctcs.edu
Maurice Calhoun loves his job, he is passionate about promoting a positive and successful
learning experience for students pursuing healthcare majors, advising, providing academic
and transitional support, and creating partnerships.
He graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of Louisville in 2016 and a Masters degree from Western Kentucky University in 2021.
He also enjoys playing Madden and 2k on his PS5, spending time with family and his daughter, and watching his nephew play football and baseball.
Set up an appointment with me!
Phone: 270-686-4656
Email: maurice.calhoun@kctcs.edu
Office: Academic Building ACA 110i
Interim: Sharmy Davis
Phone: 270-852-8159
Email: sharmy.davis@kctcs.edu
Matt Hunn is a graduate of American Military University, where he obtained a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Management and a Master's degree in Public Administration. He also
holds Associate of Science degrees in Education and Training Management and Aviation
Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.
Matt enjoys helping students identify and achieve their goals by providing academic advising, course enrollment, technical program information, and support throughout the learning experience.
He enjoys being outdoors, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.
Set up an appointment with me!
Phone: 270-852-8632
Email: matt.hunn@kctcs.edu
Office: IIC, room 101G
Not sure who your advisor is?
Michael Lovett is a native of Murray, KY. He attended Murray High School and went
on to play collegiate baseball and soccer at the University of South Alabama. He
received his bachelor’s in history from Murray State University (MSU).
He began coaching college soccer at MSU and had a great coaching career at MSU, Virginia Tech, Ball State, IUPUI, Brescia University and the University of Southern Indiana from 2000-2018.
He enjoys flying across the country to attend major sporting events. Michael loves Alabama football and Murray State Basketball.
He and his wife, Tricia, have two fantastic kids, Skylar, and Sydney, and a lovely granddaughter, Freya.
Set up an appointment with me!
Phone: 270-686-4627
Email: michael.lovett@kctcs.edu
Office: Pathfinder Den, Campus Center
John Bristow is an Advisor, Career Services Success Coach, and Veteran Services Coordinator
with OCTC and holds a Master’s Degree from University of Louisville in Higher Education
Administration. He also has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Excelsior University with
an emphasis on Chinese Studies.
A Veteran with over 20 years of diverse work expertise and knowledge, he is driven to create the kind of positive impact in his community that will resonate for generations to come. With a background built on growing and developing the next generation of professionals, his proven performance supports the mission and strategic goals of the school and creates positive results.
John loves to spend his time with his wife, Nancy, and their grandson, John. He also likes music, table tennis, racing canoes, swimming, skating, and exploring his artistic endeavors.
Set up an appointment with me!
Phone: 270-852-8165
Email: john.bristow@kctcs.edu
Office: Pathfinder Den, Campus Center
Lauren graduated from OCTC with an Associate of Arts, then transferred to WKU earning
a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Student
Affairs in Higher Education.
Lauren grew up in Philpot, Kentucky, and has been with OCTC since December 2021. Before OCTC, she worked at KWC as an Associate Director of Admissions. She loves helping others achieve their goals and dare to dream, especially when it comes to helping them explore career paths!
Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and being outside.
Set up an appointment with me!
Phone: 270-852-8163
Email: lauren.hagan@kctcs.edu
Office: Pathfinder Den, Campus Center
Also located in the Den... Career Services Center!
We are excited to share that OCTC’s Experiential Learning Center has officially been rebranded as OCTC Career Services to better reflect the comprehensive support offered to students in career exploration, preparation, and success. The Career Services team—Coordinator Ceary Crisp and Success Coaches John Bristow and Lauren Hagan—delivers a student-centered, campus-wide model of career readiness.
Career Services actively collaborates with academic advisors and student success coaches to embed career development throughout the student journey, from enrollment to graduation. We are developing a systematic onboarding process to ensure students are introduced to Career Services early and stay engaged throughout their time at OCTC. Additionally, we are working to integrate career-related experiences into every academic program through course-based Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs).
We appreciate the continued support from faculty and staff as we work together to prepare students for meaningful careers beyond the classroom. For more information about the resources offered through Career Services or Experiential Learning Opportunities, please contact Ceary Crisp at ceary.crisp@kctcs.edu.
